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FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Turkey.
Foreign travel advice Turkey
Warnings and insurance
Still current at:
6 February 2024
Updated:
5 February 2024
Latest update:
Updated information on 2023 crime statistics; and comments about the nation and flag ('Safety and Security' page).
Areas where FCDO advises against travel
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against FCDO advice. Consular support is also severely limited where FCDO advises against travel.
Border with Syria
FCDO advises against all travel within 10km of the border with Syria.
Sirnak (city)
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Sirnak (city).
Hakkari province
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Hakkari province.